The 32 districts in The Bahamas (excluding New Providence) are:
- Acklins
- Berry Islands
- Bimini
- Black Point (Exuma)
- Cat Island
- Central Abaco
- Central Andros
- Central Eleuthera
- City of Freeport (Grand Bahama)
- Crooked Island
- East Grand Bahama
- Exuma
- Grand Cay (Abaco)
- Harbour Island (Eleuthera)
- Hope Town (Abaco)
- Inagua
- Long Island
- Mangrove Cay (Andros)
- Mayaguana
- Moore’s Island (Abaco)
- North Abaco
- North Andros
- North Eleuthera
- Ragged Island
- Rum Cay
- San Salvador
- South Abaco
- South Andros
- South Eleuthera
- Spanish Wells (Eleuthera)
- West Grand Bahama
- One district sometimes variably named or merged (e.g. “The Exumas & Ragged Island” combined) in different sources
The Bahamas is divided into 32 local government districts, covering all islands except New Providence (home to Nassau and about 70% of the population). Each district has elected councillors and town committee members who manage local affairs such as infrastructure, community projects, and public funds.
Here’s a breakdown by island group:
Abaco Districts (6)
Abaco is a major island group in the northern Bahamas, divided into six districts.
- Central Abaco – Includes Marsh Harbour, the main settlement.
- Grand Cay – A small island community off northern Abaco.
- Hope Town – Famous for Elbow Cay and the candy-striped lighthouse.
- Moore’s Island – A remote fishing community.
- North Abaco – Covers communities like Treasure Cay and Coopers Town.
- South Abaco – Includes Sandy Point and surrounding settlements.
Andros Districts (4)
Andros, the largest island in the Bahamas, is divided into four districts.
- Central Andros – Includes Fresh Creek and nearby settlements.
- Mangrove Cay – A smaller cay in central Andros.
- North Andros – Covers Nicholl’s Town and surrounding areas.
- South Andros – Includes settlements like Kemp’s Bay and Mangrove Cay.
Eleuthera Districts (5)
Eleuthera and its surrounding islands are split into five districts.
- Central Eleuthera – Includes Governor’s Harbour.
- Harbour Island – Famous for pink sand beaches.
- North Eleuthera – Covers Spanish Wells and North Eleuthera mainland.
- South Eleuthera – Includes Rock Sound and settlements to the south.
- Spanish Wells – A fishing village on St. George’s Cay.
Grand Bahama Districts (3)
Grand Bahama Island has three districts.
- City of Freeport – The nation’s second-largest city.
- East Grand Bahama – Includes McLean’s Town and surrounding areas.
- West Grand Bahama – Covers Eight Mile Rock and nearby settlements.
Other Family Island Districts (14)
The remaining islands each form their own district.
- Acklins – Remote island with rich history.
- Berry Islands – Known for yachting and fishing.
- Bimini – Closest Bahamian island to the U.S.
- Black Point (Exuma) – Small settlement in the Exuma chain.
- Cat Island – Famous for Mount Alvernia (highest point in the Bahamas).
- Crooked Island – Remote settlement with salt-raking history.
- Exuma – Includes Great Exuma and Little Exuma.
- Inagua – Known for salt production and bird sanctuary.
- Long Island – Famous for Dean’s Blue Hole.
- Mayaguana – Least developed inhabited island.
- Ragged Island – Smallest district by population.
- Rum Cay – Sparsely populated, rich in history.
- San Salvador – Believed to be Columbus’s first landfall.
- West Grand Bahama – Covered earlier under Grand Bahama.
Quick Facts
- Total Districts: 32
- Councillors: 110
- Town Committee Members: 281
- Elections: Every 5 years
- Exclusion: New Providence (managed by central government)
Breakdown of districts by island group
✅ The official breakdown of all 32 districts by island group, with key settlements or features.
Island Group | District | Key Settlement(s) / Feature |
---|---|---|
Abaco (6) | Central Abaco | Marsh Harbour (main town) |
Grand Cay | Grand Cay settlement | |
Hope Town | Elbow Cay, famous lighthouse | |
Moore’s Island | Fishing community | |
North Abaco | Treasure Cay, Coopers Town | |
South Abaco | Sandy Point | |
Andros (4) | Central Andros | Fresh Creek |
Mangrove Cay | Small cay community | |
North Andros | Nicholl’s Town | |
South Andros | Kemp’s Bay | |
Eleuthera (5) | Central Eleuthera | Governor’s Harbour |
Harbour Island | Pink Sand Beach, Dunmore Town | |
North Eleuthera | Spanish Wells, North Eleuthera mainland | |
South Eleuthera | Rock Sound | |
Spanish Wells | Fishing village on St. George’s Cay | |
Grand Bahama (3) | City of Freeport | Second-largest city |
East Grand Bahama | McLean’s Town | |
West Grand Bahama | Eight Mile Rock | |
Other Family Islands (14) | Acklins | Lovely Bay |
Berry Islands | Chub Cay | |
Bimini | Alice Town (closest to U.S.) | |
Black Point (Exuma) | Black Point settlement | |
Cat Island | Mount Alvernia (highest point) | |
Crooked Island | Colonel Hill | |
Exuma | George Town | |
Inagua | Matthew Town (salt & wildlife sanctuary) | |
Long Island | Clarence Town, Dean’s Blue Hole | |
Mayaguana | Abraham’s Bay | |
Ragged Island | Duncan Town | |
Rum Cay | Port Nelson | |
San Salvador | Cockburn Town |
